An all-girls jazz-funk band from Japan drummed up some groovy sound waves throughout Perth on the weekend throughout two offered out exhibits as a part of their Australia wide-tour ‘Tokyo Down Under’.
Described as a “sophisticated yet funky trio”, Tokyo Groove Jyoshi arrived on the west coast final Thursday to kick off their nationwide tour.
But earlier than diving right into a weekend of packed-out exhibits, the trio ticked off certainly one of their Aussie bucket-list locations whereas taking a go to to North Cottesloe’s seaside.
“It is a wonderful city,” band member Emi Kanazashi stated.
“I like Perth. All the men and women are very handsome!” bassist Rina Hoshino added.
They offered out each Ellington Jazz membership and Duke of George over the weekend and worldwide band supervisor Peter Kinsman stated this meant the band was more likely to return.
“At this stage the girls are likely to return to WA in 2025 and may also add some regional events, as our local audience response was absolutely fantastic,” he stated.
Old and new followers, in addition to Japanese expats together with the Japan Consul General in Perth and Yuki Nakamura of Nakamura Chocolates, got here collectively to help the jazz-funk trio.
Formed in 2018, the vocalist trio contains keyboardist Emi Kanazashi, bassist Rina Hoshino and drummer Mimi Kawakami, who’ve gained worldwide success, with their hit tune ‘Funk No. 1’ gaining greater than 14 million views on YouTube.
Tokyo Groove Jyoshi have since jetted off to Melbourne and Sydney for his or her Aussie tour.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
